This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:
Weekly Market Update, April 14, 2025
Inflation surprised to the downside in March, with both Consumer and Producer Price indices showing a contraction of prices. Small business optimism and consumer sentiment releases showed a lack of confidence, with both surprising to the downside. Equities rallied sharply on Wednesday following news of a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries. The yield curve moved higher amid a rotation back into equities.
Click here to read the full weekly market report published April 14, 2025.
Weekly Market Update, April 7, 2025
Business confidence dropped in both manufacturing and service sectors. Manufacturing sector confidence moved deeper into contractionary territory in March. The nonfarm payrolls number surprised to the upside in February, but there were also downside revisions to prior months. Equities were hit hard over global growth concerns amid higher proposed U.S. tariffs. Treasuries, particularly on the short end of the curve, rose considerably as investors flocked to them for safety.
Click here to read the full weekly market report published April 7, 2025.
Quarter-End Market Update, March 31, 2025
Quick Highlights:
1. Challenging Start to the Year for Stocks – A negative March for stocks capped off a weak first quarter.
2. Solid Quarter for Bonds – Falling interest rates supported bond prices.
3. Economic Update – First-quarter economic reports showed signs of solid growth.
4. Market Risks Worth Monitoring – Economic, domestic, and international risks remain for markets.
5. Cautiously Optimistic Outlook – The positive fundamentals should support markets.
Click here to read the full quarterly market report published March 31, 2025.